| RICHARD | Duke of Milan (RICARDO). |
| FREDERICK | secretary to Diana. |
| Sir GREGORY | her major-domo. |
| ST. NICHOLAS | a courtier: suitor of Laura. |
| TRISTRAM | servant to Frederick. |
| DIANA | Countess of Belflor. |
| LAURA | her adopted sister: daughter to Gregory. |
| FLORA | maid to Diana. |
| MARCELA, DOROTHY, KATHARINE, ROSE. | |
| Maids. | |
Scene at Belflor, the residence of Diana.
Duration of time, three days: one to each Act.
HUMOURS OF
THE COURT